Trump says he is bringing a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times

Trump said he is filing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The Times in Florida.

President Donald Trump said he is bringing a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times.

"The New York Times has been allowed to freely lie, smear, and defame me for far too long, and that stops, NOW!" Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday night.

The lawsuit against The Times was filed in Florida, Trump said.

The White House and The Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

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